Okay, so, I watched this movie “Romero” the other day. It’s about this guy, Archbishop Oscar Romero, in El Salvador. I thought it would be just another boring historical film, but man, was I wrong.
I started watching it without really knowing what to expect. The film kicks off with Romero, played by Raul Julia, getting appointed as the archbishop. He’s shown as this quiet, bookish type, not really into politics. El Salvador at the time was a mess, with a war going on between the military and some Marxist rebels.
As I got further into the movie, things started to get intense. Romero initially tries to stay out of the conflict, thinking it’s not his place to get involved, and the rich folks in El Salvador are all for this. They like him because he’s not rocking the boat. But then, churches start getting attacked, and people are being killed.
- The Transformation
This is where Romero starts to change. I watched as he went from this passive observer to someone who couldn’t just stand by anymore. He starts speaking out against the violence, organizing peaceful protests. It was like watching a completely different person emerge. It is really inspired me.
- The Conflict
The movie doesn’t shy away from showing how bad things were. There’s this one scene where Romero has to tell the U.S. government to stop sending weapons because they’re just being used to kill the people of El Salvador. Another scene show a lady maybe called Lucia, and she looks really roughed up. The rich people, who initially supported Romero, start turning against him because he’s now challenging their power.
- The Climax
Towards the end, things get really heavy. Romero knows he’s putting his life at risk, but he keeps going. He believes in a kind of liberation that’s rooted in faith, not just political stuff, which I found pretty interesting. The film builds up to this really tense moment, which I won’t spoil, but it’s powerful.
- My Thoughts
After watching “Romero,” I was left with a lot to think about. It’s not just a movie about a historical figure; it’s about standing up for what’s right, even when it’s hard. Raul Julia’s performance was amazing. He really brought Romero to life. I actually went and looked up more about the real Oscar Romero after watching the film, which is something I rarely do.
This film is definitely worth watching. It’s a bit rough in places, but it’s a powerful story about change, courage, and faith. It was not what I expected, but I’m really glad I watched it.
